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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
<title>We've got your application!</title>
<title>Update From McHacks</title>
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Hi {{firstName}},
<br><br>
Thank you for applying to McHacks! We're sorry to inform you that we're
unable to offer you a spot at McHacks.
Thank you for applying to McHacks 13. We're sorry to inform you that we're
unable to offer you a spot this year.
<br><br>
We received an overwhelming number of applicants this year and
unfortunately can't accept everyone. We hope you understand and
encourage you to apply again in the future.
unfortunately can't accept everyone. We encourage you to apply again in the future.
<br><br>
Follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/mcgillhacks"
style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;color:#F2463A;text-decoration:none;">Instagram</a>
for important updates about McHacks.
If you would still like to get involved with McHacks, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR2RBNUKl2I52UDEFsNKXno-jhsBBHyCCpYqSmvlPSgpDfYA/viewform">apply to be a volunteer</a>!
<br><br>
If you have any questions,
As a reminder, there is an ongoing <b>Backboard.io x McHacks challenge</b>, where anyone can build any project with the <a href="https://app.backboard.io/docs">Backboard API</a> for a chance to <b>win $1000!</b> <u>The submission deadline is <b>January 14th at 11:59 PM</b></u>.
<br><br>
<a href="backboard.io"><img src="https://mchacks.ca/backboard-logo.png" alt="Backboard.io" width="180" style="display:block; margin:0 auto;"></a>
<br>
Register for the challenge by <b>creating your account</b> at <a href="http://backboard.io/hackathons">http://backboard.io/hackathons</a> and using the promo code <i><b>MCHACKS26</b></i>.
<br><br>
For <b>complete details</b> about the challenge, click <a href="https://mchacks.ca/backboard.io_challenge.pdf">here</a>.
<br><br><br>
In the meantime, follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/mcgillhacks"
style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;color:#F2463A;text-decoration:none;">Instagram</a>
for important updates and news about McHacks! If you have any questions,
feel free to reach out at <a href="mailto:[email protected]"
style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;color:#F2463A;text-decoration:none;">[email protected]</a>.
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